The previous occupier held a lease over the whole subjects, with a coffee shop and beauty therapist occupying space on sublease. As such, there are three distinct spaces, with separate accesses into the salon and coffee shop. Internally, there are elements of the tenants previous fitout that could be utilised.
The property is of steel frame construction with steel cladding externally, with plastered internal walls finished to a high degree. There are separate staff areas and toilets within the salon space, with the coffee shop offering seating for up to 20 people.
Other benefits include
- Large common car parking at front and rear.
- Attractive landscaping around property
- Alarm
- Air conditioning.
Location
Livingston is situated at the heart of Scotland’s Central Belt, approximately 14 miles west of Edinburgh and 35 miles east of Glasgow. It boasts excellent transport links to both cities, with a central bus terminal, two train stations, and connections to Scotland’s central road network. The town boasts approximately 1million sq.ft of retail, and is a considered a viable retail alternative to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The subjects are located in a purpose built retail development on Howden West Road, which looks onto St Johns Hospital. The unit is in a highly visible location in a popular retail area, with a CoOp Supermarket occupying the development. Other neighbours include Shell filling Station, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Accommodation
The property has been measured in accordance with RICS Code of Measuring Practice - 6th Edition on a net internal basis and is as follows:
Unit 2A - Retail - 202.35 sq m (2.178 sq ft)
Unit 2B - Retail - 65.27 sq m (703 sq ft)
Unit 3 - Coffee Shop - 83.86 sq m (903 sq ft)
Total - 351.48 sq m (3,783 sq ft)
Terms
SERVICES: At present, the units share a common electricity supply. Toilets are also shared.
TENURE: Leasehold
ENERGY PERFORMANCE: A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the subjects is available upon request.
NON DOMESTIC RATES: According to the Scottish Assessors’ Association website, the subjects are noted to have the following rateable values.
It should be noted under the terms of the Small Business Bonus Scheme, the property maybe eligible for 100% rates relief.
PROPOSAL: The entire subjects are available for lease on standard commercial terms at an annual rental of offers in the region of £50,000 per annum.
Sub-division may be considered on request, subject to contract and covenant.
LEGAL COSTS: Each party will be responsible for paying their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.
VAT: All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT which maybe chargeable.
Specification
- Highly Visible Retail unit opposite St Johns Hospital
- Popular Retail local centre
- Suitable for a variety of uses
- Rent £50,000 per annum